Homemade Baguette

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

This recipe came from Amy at The Fosted Bake Shop. Amy said in her post that this was easy and turned out great. I decided to give it a try. She wasn't kidding this was the easiest and best bread ever! I thought it looked like "real" bread that you get in the bakery section at the grocery store. I love that I could make this after work and have it ready for dinner. 5 minutes to mix together, rise for 30 and bake for 15 - what's not to love?!?! I won't be buying baguettes at the store anymore. This was a huge hit! I cut Amy's original recipe in half and only made one baguette.

In a small bowl mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes - foam should form on the top.
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture. Mix in stand mixer with dough hook until the dough becomes a smooth ball - approximately 5 minutes. Shape into baguette. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet (or silpat). Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With a serrated knife gently make a slash down the length of the baguette. This will give it that authentic look. Pour water in a cookie sheet and place it on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake the bread for 15 minutes. Half way through, brush the bread with melted butter.

Wow, that is amazingly simple to make! I am definitely doing this when I get the chance. I love baguettes and never thought it would be so easy. I love how unintimidating bread making actually is once you get over being intimidated by it!

I always feel so left out when someone says "stand mixer". I've got to get one but the price tag of the good ones always gets me (that coming from the guy with a $1000 grill) and I know I wouldn't be happy with a cheap one.

I made two loaves last night for dinner. I had only ever made bread in my bread machine. I saw this pin and decided to give it a whirl. OMG...it was the easiest and best tasting bread I have ever made! I added garlic powder, parsley flakes and freshly grated parmesan cheese to the melted butter then slathered it on the bread halfway through the baking time. My wonderful family ate both loaves!!! So much for toast in the morning with my coffee! I will definitely make this over and over again! Thank you so much for sharing.

I made two loaves last night for dinner. I had only ever made bread in my bread machine. I saw this pin and decided to give it a whirl. OMG...it was the easiest and best tasting bread I have ever made! I added garlic powder, parsley flakes and freshly grated parmesan cheese to the melted butter then slathered it on the bread halfway through the baking time. My wonderful family ate both loaves!!! So much for toast in the morning with my coffee! I will definitely make this over and over again! Thank you so much for sharing.

I saw this and decided that it is about time to make the rolls to go along with homemade meatball subs. Will divide the dough before the rise and bake til they "sound hollow"! LOL Can't you just see this beautiful loaf stuffed with meatballs or sausage and covered in provolone?

This was delicious!! I had to use more flour because it was quite sticky. Just kept adding a tablespoon at a time till I got it like I wanted. I was expecting crispy but I got soft instead. Didn't take away from the recipe at all! I think spreading with the melted butter 1/2 way thru was genius! I also sprinkled with parmesano reggiano before popping in the oven. And of course, spreading slices with a nice soft salty butter when it was done and still warm was amazing! So quick and easy....I'll be making this often! Thank you so much!